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In Benin and several African societies, the birth of twins or a child with albinism may be surrounded by …
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The Paradox of First-Time Employment in Benin
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Benin is witnessing a growing number of university graduates. Yet securing a first job remains one of the greatest …
Neglected Tropical Diseases in Benin: Consolidating Gains, Accelerating Elimination
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Neglected tropical diseases, such as onchocerciasis, soil-transmitted helminth infections, schistosomiasis, leprosy and Buruli ulcer, can cause disabilities, lasting stigma …
WHEN PLAY BECOMES AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL
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Although play is often seen as a form of entertainment, it is also a way for children to understand …
Should We Aim for the Minimum or Strive for Excellence?
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The world continues to reward those who stand out. At school, rather than simply seeking to obtain a diploma …
Students: How Can They Organize Themselves for a Successful School Year?
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After two or three months of holidays, September finally marks the beginning of the new school year in most …
PICKING LEAVES AT NIGHT: A SIMPLE TABOO OR A REAL DANGER?
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In Africa, the prohibition against picking leaves at night is a major cultural and spiritual taboo shared by many …
Education Without Borders: What Africa and the Rest of the World Can Learn from Each Other
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Education does not belong to any one continent. Every region of the world has developed its own ways of …
COULD KIDNEY PROBLEMS GO UNNOTICED? UNDERSTANDING KIDNEY FAILURE TO PREVENT IT
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What if persistent fatigue were not simply due to lack of sleep? What if swollen legs, changes in urine, …
In Praise of the Ordinary: The Mundane as the Heart of Existence
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An alarm going off, a familiar commute, a casual conversation, a shared meal without any special occasion: this is …